Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 18-025 TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $126,010.00 TO FUND THE COMPLETION OF PROJECT NO. 1439: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF 223RD STREET AND LUCERNE STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
A contractor (Smart Tech Group, Inc.) was in the process of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of 223rd Street and Lucerne Street, when they stopped working without an explanation and subsequently declared bankruptcy. The Public Works Department received a quote from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) to complete Project No. 1439, and is requesting funding in the amount of $126,010.00 for materials and installation. The funding for this project will be provided through the former redevelopment agency bond, with no impact to the General Fund budget.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 18-025, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET IN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BOND FUND."
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of $126,010.00 to fund the completion of a traffic signal installation at the intersection of 223rd Street and Lucerne Street.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
Smart Tech Group, Inc. was retained to install a traffic signal at the intersection of 223rd Street and Lucerne Street. They completed the underground installations (foundations, conduits, and electrical wiring), but the above-ground components such as the poles, controller cabinet, and traffic signals have not yet been installed. The company stopped working on the project and then declared bankruptcy. When Smart Tech Group abandoned the project, there were materials that had been purchased, but not delivered. To rectify this, the City Council approve...
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